Camarones al Mojo de Ajo (Garlicky Buttered Baja Shrimp)

By ldelmas

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound medium-sized peeled deveined shrimp with tail on, peels reserved
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Melt oil and butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to skillet and sauté until almost fully cooked, about 4 minutes. using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Add shrimp peels to same skillet and sauté until peels turn pink, about 3 minutes. Remove and discard peels. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is translucent and garlic is golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add wine and bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Boil one minute. Stir in lime juice and parsley and add shrimp and toss to coat with sauce. Season with additional salt and pepper if necessary.